Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) can best be characterized as a:
a. xanthine bronchodilator. c. sympathomimetic bronchodilator.
b. mucolytic agent. d. synthetic corticosteroid.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Acetylcysteine is not a xanthine bronchodilator.
B Correct: Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic.
C Incorrect: Acetylcysteine is not a sympathomimetic bronchodilator.
D Incorrect: Acetylcysteine is not a synthetic corticosteroid.
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